Luis Ayala

    Luis Ayala

    Entrepreneur, Digital Marketer, and Systems Builder in Houston, TX. Building technology that protects restaurants and feeds families.

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    360 Restaurant Growth Engine

    Building Systems That Grow Restaurants

    The Engine Behind Thriving Restaurants

    I didn't start in tech. I started in the trenches—helping local restaurants get more customers through the door.

    Back in 2004, my journey began with graphic design, printing, and direct mail. At the time, that's what worked. But as the world shifted, I saw something most didn't: Marketing wasn't just changing—it was becoming fragmented.

    Restaurants were being sold tools... Social media here, email there, loyalty somewhere else, online ordering on another platform. Nothing talked to each other. Nothing was built for real growth.

    So I adapted. I moved into digital marketing, helping restaurants navigate Facebook, Google, websites, content, and advertising. And over the years, I got a front-row seat to a deeper problem:

    Most restaurants don't fail because of bad food. They struggle because they don't have a system to consistently grow.

    The Shift: From Services to Systems

    After working with dozens of restaurants across the Houston area, I stopped thinking like a marketer... and started thinking like a systems builder.

    What is 360RGE?

    It's a complete growth system for restaurants. A unified engine that combines:

    Customer data capture
    SMS & email marketing
    AI-powered communication
    Loyalty & retention systems
    Social media & content automation
    Online ordering integration
    Review generation & reputation
    In-store digital experiences

    Where This is Going

    360RGE is just the beginning. The vision is bigger: A platform that restaurants can run their entire growth from. A system that agencies can deploy and scale. A standard for how local businesses grow in the digital age.

    The Mission: To help restaurant owners stop guessing... and start growing with clarity, systems, and control.

    Founder | CravinGrub

    Building Direct Ordering Technology That Protects Restaurants & Feeds Families

    I built CravinGrub to help restaurants take back control of their online ordering and protect their margins.

    But my mission goes deeper than technology.

    Years ago, I experienced financial hardship firsthand. I was evicted. My family and I struggled to put food on the table. At one point, we slept in our car and spent nearly a year living in motels.

    That season shaped me. I promised myself that if I ever built something meaningful, it would give back.

    Through CravinGrub Cares™, we now donate one meal through Feeding America for every successful online order placed through our platform, fully funded by us.

    Because business growth should create community growth.

    Other Ventures

    Companies and systems I've built along the journey.

    360 Digital Marketing

    Helping local businesses navigate the digital landscape with comprehensive marketing strategies.

    360 Digital POS

    Modern point-of-sale solutions designed for the needs of today's restaurants and retail.

    Motivitamins

    A health and wellness brand focused on delivering high-quality nutritional supplements.

    Let's Connect

    Have a question or want to discuss how we can grow your restaurant?